Samuel Montoya was 41 when he died of a gunshot wound in Albuquerque on August 11, 1997. Public memorial records give his birth as November 15, 1955, and show he was buried at San Jose Cemetery in Albuquerque’s South Valley, which anchors both his identity and final resting place.

Anyone who knew Samuel, attended the funeral at San Jose Cemetery, or has information about where in Albuquerque this occurred is asked to share what they remember.